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WAGD: Russia and the Cluster of Discontent
Jun 28, 2024
Nicole Grajewski and Andrey Baklitskiy discuss Russia's 'cluster of discontent' with Jon, highlighting Putin's alliances with anti-US nations like Iran and North Korea. They delve into Russia's nuclear policy post-Cold War, military doctrines, support for North Korea, and the challenges in deciphering Kim Jong Un's intentions.
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- Russia's nuclear doctrine may undergo revisions to lower the threshold aligning with territorial integrity concerns.
- Russia collaborates with North Korea and Iran to advance its interests and counter US influence.
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Russia's Evolution of Nuclear Policy Since the Cold War
Russia's nuclear policy has evolved significantly since the end of the Cold War. Initially inheriting the Soviet Union's stance, Russia shifted to a lower nuclear threshold in the 90s due to its weakened military. Subsequent military doctrines in 2010 and 2014 outlined conditions for nuclear use only when the state's very existence is threatened. Strategic non-nuclear deterrence was introduced as an alternative, emphasizing conventional military strength.
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